When you were a kid, did you dig holes in the ground, lie in wait, and drag your enemies to their doom? Because the tiger beetle sure did. And when it grows up, it’s even more ferocious, running down its prey and tearing it to pieces with massive jaws. Check out this week’s episode of Absurd Creatures to learn more!

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